Innholdsfortegnelse for 22-Oct-2018 i Woman's Own

‘I looked cool and I didn’t care’ You’re so proud of the new album Dancing Queen – and it’s dedicated to your mum! My mum has always given me the best advice. She says if it won’t matter in five years time, then it doesn’t matter now. She said to me you’re not going to be the most beautiful and you’re not going to be with the most beautiful kid, but it doesn’t matter because you are special and you are going to be someone. What would say was your best decade? The 80s! My 40th was my favourite birthday of all time because somehow I thought that when you turned 40 it was over – and I hadn’t even done the biggest movies. I’d only done Mask and Silkwood…

Sling them on Chic and stylish, these are, fab shoes for the weekend. £15, Dorothy Perkins Time for tea This motivational mug makes a brilliant gift to yourself. £10, Oliver Bonas Wild thing Rock this season’s coolest print. £14, sizes 8-22, M&Co Save the planet Reduce your waste with a reusable cup. £9.95, daisypark.co.uk Eternal flame Perfect for your bathroom when you need some calm. £12.50, White Stuff Chain reaction Add a hint of colour with this disc necklace. £10, Accessorize Home comfort Invest in some brightly coloured cushions, for, an affordable way to liven up your home., £7, Flying Tiger Hold tight Keep your cards in one place with a cute cardholder. £12, Oliver Bonas Block party Layer up this jumper on chilly autumn days. £14, sizes 8-20, Matalan…

Slimming stripes Take advantage of sports-inspired pieces and elongate your legs with go-faster stripes. Tailor made Streamline your silhouette with a tailored coat. Single-breasted designs with a V-neck are the best option for larger busts, showing off your figure, without adding extra bulk. If the shoe fits… It can be tricky to find shoes on the high street for larger feet. Long Tall Sally has a great selection of stylish designs – stocking everything from fabulous flats to the hottest heels all in sizes 7 to 13. Perfect for pears A-line styles nip in the waist and skim over the hips and thighs, making them perfect for pear shapes. The structured fabric also helps disguise any lumps and bumps, as it smooths over the stomach and legs. Create a waist…

Time to get my health in check? QI turned 50 this year and have started focusing on my health. I think it’s because my dad collapsed and died in his early fifties and my younger brother had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago. I don’t want to bother my GP, but should I ask for a check up? A You won’t be wasting a GP’s time. Those over 40 should know their blood pressure and cholesterol and with a history of heart disease it is more important. The doctor will want to see you. When you know your numbers you may want to do a ‘heart age test’ on nhs.uk, which will say if your heart is older than you. My legs won’t keep still! QI am really…

The NSPCC has published advice for those who suspect a child or young person is considering self-harming. • Speak to your child first. Talking to others about self-harm should be done after speaking to your child. • Listen and show empathy and understanding. • Talk it over to try and discover their self-harm triggers. • Build their confidence and show that they can trust you. • Help them find ways to cope. Developing coping skills may help overcome the desire to self-harm. • Talk to someone at your child’s school. They are likely to have a counsellor or member of staff your child trusts to go to if they feel in danger of hurting themselves. • Speak to a family doctor. They can refer your child for specialist help. •…

Hip hip hooray Hippeas Sharing Bags (Ocado) Dine with Disney Disney Kitchen Chicken Pasta Snack Pot (Tesco) Getting steamy Young’s Simply Steam (Tesco) GO NUTS Pip & Nut Smooth Peanut Butter (Tesco) This silky smooth peanut butter has a natural sweetness and contains no added sugars, palm oil, or nasty extra additives. It’s perfect for spreading on toast or drizzling over porridge for breakfast.…

GEM! Supergirl , Sky1 Superman’s cousin Kara returns for a new series, with the heroine facing a host of new battles and nemeses, including Strike Back’s Rhona Mitra as the villainous Mercy Graves. YOU LIKE... THE SPLIT, BBC1 The six-part legal drama about the Defoe family, who all worked at the same divorce firm, apart from eldest sister Hannah (Nicola Walker), a lawyer at a rival company Noble & Hale. NOW TRY... THE VICTIM , BBC1 The upcoming four-part legal thriller is set in Edinburgh and stars Kelly Macdonald and John Hannah. It centres on a vicious attack on a man who was accused of murdering a boy when he was 13. But was he really the killer? GEM! Made In Great…

‘I didn’t get an invitation’ Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton were arguably one of the most popular duos on TV when they co-hosted This Morning together from 2002 to 2009. But things got a little tense when Fern recently claimed live on air that she wasn’t invited to the BAFTA tribute event for the show’s 30th birthday. ‘I’d love to have been there, but I didn’t get an invitation,’ the 61-year-old told Phil and co-host Holly Willoughby. But, the presenters swiftly brushed past Fern’s comments, until Phil, 56, took to social media to voice his opinions on the matter. ‘Odd really, because she was invited and declined #memoryloss we’d have loved her to be there. A vital and much loved part of the show,’ he tweeted.…

She’s a TV personality, author and philanthropist, and she is currently waltzing her way through this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing . But, nearly 10 years ago, Katie’s life was flipped upside down when her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Lynch, sent someone to her home to throw acid in her face. The attack left her body scarred and resulted FRESH FEARS  in her enduring over 100 operations. Following the recent news that attacker Stefan Sylvestre has been granted parole from prison after serving nine years of his life sentence, it seems Katie is struggling to come to terms with it. ‘Katie is terrified her attacker might just turn up’ ‘This is a really difficult time for me. I am trying to come to terms with the decision,’ Katie…

‘We’re so Santa’d out, if the jolly old chap did pop down the chimney, we’d probably slap him.’ Christmas is getting earlier each year Let me be the first person to wish you a very happy Christmas. Although, truth be told, I’m probably not, am I? Because before you’ve even carved a Halloween pumpkin or lit your Fireworks Night sparkler, you can’t move for festive tat. Just nipping to the supermarket for a few bits means running the gauntlet of mince pies, boxes of chocolate biscuits and stacks of Quality Street tins. By the time we get to 24 December, we’re so Santa’d out that if the jolly old chap did pop down the chimney, we’d probably slap him. Marks & Sparks, who really should know better, started with the…

‘As parents we are completely powerless to stop it’ ‘I’d left him vulnerable to this depravity’ Scrolling down my news feed on Facebook, I shuddered when I saw the endless photos of kids in their school uniforms. ‘All ready for the new year,’ proud parents had typed, alongside pictures of their children, beaming for the camera in their perfectly ironed shirts and blazers. They hadn’t done anything wrong – it isn’t a crime to post photos of your children online – but I know better than most about the dangers lurking behind the computer screens. My children, Teddy, eight, and Lily, seven, are no strangers to the camera. A few years ago I signed them up to a modelling agency and, with their glossy blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes,…

It’s dark outside and there’s a chill in the air so we’re definitely craving some hearty comfort food. But that doesn’t mean that it’s time to pile on the pounds. This exclusive meal plan by WW uses their SmartPoints system so that nothing is off the menu and you can still enjoy the foods you love while losing up to 2lb per week. Yes, it is possible! So how does it work? • Choose your meals and snacks from the ideas on these pages based on a Daily Budget of 23 SmartPoints. You also get 28 extra SmartPoints to spend throughout the week on whatever you choose. • Every food and drink has a SmartPoints value: one simple number based on the calories, protein, saturated fat…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK... FIND YOUR CHILD’S ‘LOST’ SAVINGS Parents are being urged to track down lost Child Trust Funds amid fears up to 1 million have been forgotten about. Every child born between 1 September 2002 and 1 January 2011 was awarded a trust fund, an account set up by the government with an initial amount of up to £500. You can find out how to track down your child’s account by visiting the HMRC website at gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs . How to... future-proof your finances Do you have enough cash put away to tide you over if you lose your job? If not, you need to take action More than one in four UK households have no emergency savings pot, which means they’ll have…

Peach and vanilla tarte tatin Serves: 6 We love this take on a classic dessert, and it’s easier to pull together than you would imagine! You will need: * 300g puff pastry * 6 peaches, halved and stoned * 75g butter * 75g caster sugar * 1 vanilla pod, halved and seeds scraped out * Vanilla ice cream, to serve How to do it: 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to the thickness of a £1 coin and cut out a 26cm circle. Put on a baking tray and chill in the fridge. 2 Slice the peaches 1cm thick, then set aside. Melt the butter in a 23cm ovenproof frying pan, then add the sugar, vanilla pod and seeds. Don’t…

As I looked out of the kitchen window, I saw my husband John playing football with our sons Bailey, then six, and Brody, two. It was summer 2014 and darting around the garden with the ball, they all looked like they were having so much fun. Spotting me, Bailey waved and, forcing a smile, I grinned back, but inside all I felt was jealousy. I was desperate to run after them and wrestle them to the floor with tickles, but the boys had only ever known me as the mum who watched from the sidelines. For as long as I can remember my weight has been a battle. Crisps were my weakness and throughout my teens I weighed 16st and wore a size 18. I’d work hard to lose a…

Book The Lost Daughter by Gill Paul, Headline, paperback, £8.99 This tale vividly brings to life the eldest Romanov daughter and re-imagines the way history might have gone, if the rumours are true, and one of the Grand Duchesses did in fact manage to escape their family’s tragic fate. Vivacious and headstrong, Maria doesn’t even notice how she turns heads, but after going through a horrifying ordeal of her own, she is set free, while those she loves most are executed. A brilliantly emotional read. Film Halloween Out 19 October Forty years on from John Carpenter’s groundbreaking 1978 horror film, scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her iconic role as Laurie Strode for a final showdown with that unforgettable cinematic bogeyman Michael Myers. Back then she was a teen babysitter.…

1 EastEnders, BBC1 Karen always has a keen eye on her family but when she spots her son Keanu puckering up she realises he’s got a bit more than a glad eye for Sharon. Cue confrontation about his affair and some seasonal fireworks. 2 Sally4Ever, Sky1 The best of British humour unite in this black comedy by Julia Davis about suburban wife-to-be Sally (Peep Show’s Catherine Shepherd) who dumps her fiancé David (The Inbetweeners’ Alex Macqueen) and starts an affair with Emma (Julia). 3 The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Netflix In this dark take on the 90s/noughties teen TV series Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka) must reconcile her dual nature as a half-witch, half-mortal while fighting evil forces. Basically, me managing my mate Piers Morgan at GMB.…

She’s usually fairly prim and proper when she graces our screens on This Morning. But in an unearthed interview from 2009, presenter Holly Willoughby opened up quite candidly about her sex life. The 37-year-old revealed that she likes to wear high heels while getting intimate with her hubby of 11 years, Dan Baldwin. ‘I love wearing new shoes during sex – and not just because it’s kinky,’ Holly confessed. ‘I’m not a foot fetishist or anything, and I do enjoy saucy games with my hubby, but I have found the best way to break in new shoes is to wear them during sex. ‘It’s become a sort of rule whenever I get a new pair of shoes,’ she added. ‘I always wear them in the bedroom…

Tristan Gemmill It appears the cobbles’ chef Rob Preston’s talents don’t only lie in the kitchen. We’re used to seeing him cook up a storm, but he’s obviously been working up a sweat in his spare time too. Davood Ghadami He left us hot under the collar as he danced his way to week 11 on last year’s Strictly. So it’s no wonder EastEnders’ favourite Kush Kazemi hasn’t any qualms when it comes to stripping off! Scott Maslen Who’d have guessed that’s what EastEnders’ Jack Branning was hiding under those tight tees? With a bod like that – he’s wasted in Walford. Matt Wolfenden He’s the eye candy of the Dales, and judging from this pic, it’s clear to see why. David Metcalfe’s wife and fellow co-star Charley Webb is…

Beverley Knight, 45 As a chic alternative to a dress, Beverley uses sports-luxe-inspired heels and a wide leather belt to dress down her jumpsuit for a natter on the Lorraine sofa. Natural hair and make-up are the perfect finishing touches. Kaye Adams, 55 Perfect for work or play, Loose Woman Kaye’s blush pink frock is giving us serious style envy. With oversize cuffs, a wrap detail waist and silky fabric, this shirtdress just jumped right to the top of our wish list. Melanie Brown, 43 Never one to shy away from a standout look, America’s Got Talent judge Mel adds even more glamour to her full-length embellished gown with bold pink eye shadow and applique floral heels. Lisa Snowdon, 46 Taking centre stage for her role as This Morning’s resident…

Pep up your skin Sleep-starved skin look s chalky, pale and dry. Not a good look. Start the day with a good wash and scrub up. It’s like a double shot of espresso for your face! Yes to Cucumbers Exfoliating Cleansing Balm, £9 .99, ASOS, combines the two with an uplifting cucumber scent – great when you’re feeling sluggish. BEAUTY ED’S TIP Prop yourself up on an extra pillow at night to minimise fluid pooling underneath the eye and to prevent bags. And so to bed! Like a mug of Horlick s, these night work ers are best suited to just before bed. ✽ Elemis P eptide Night R ecovery Cream-Oil, £49 , elemis.com , is worth the splurge as 100% of testers agreed they look ed like they’d had…

Why did he end our affair? QA year ago I started an affair with a man at work. He’s a fantastic person, and although we are both married I have been planning to leave my husband for him. Two weeks ago I came into work and he’d not only left, but had also moved. It turns out he handed his notice in some time ago and when I tried to call him he’d changed his number. I am devastated. I have no idea what happened or why he ended our affair. What should I do? Name and address withheld A Affairs have a tendency to end in one of two ways, either they blow up or end suddenly. This man has been planning this move, which means, he hasn’t been…

• CHOOSE FAT-FREE Use 0% fat quark (1 SmartPoints value per 2tbsp) or fat-free natural Greek yogurt (0 SmartPoints value) as a base for creamy sauces, curries and dressings • FILL UP ON LEAN PROTEIN Skinless poultry breast, seafood and plant-based sources of protein are on the ZeroPoint foods list. Swap regular pork sausages for Heck chicken sausages, beef mince for Quorn. And make your own bean burgers in place of beef patties. • PACK IN THE VEG Use courgetti (courgette strands) instead of spaghetti and blitzed cauliflower instead of rice.…

Vegetable Thai curry QUORN PIECES (TESCO) Serves: 4 1 Prepare paste: blitz 1 onion cut into 4, 3 cloves garlic, 2-3 small green chillies, 4 sticks lemongrass (course outer leaves removed), 50g root finger, 3tbsp mirin, 4tbsp light soy sauce and 20g coriander in a food processor. 2 Preheat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in pan, fry paste for 1-2 mins, add 400g tin coconut milk, 4 kaffir lime leaves (optional). Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 mins. 3 Preheat 1tbsp rapeseed oil in a pan, fry 300g Quorn Pieces for 5 mins until golden. Add 2 chopped courgettes, cook for 3-4 mins. 4 Add coconut milk with 125g green beans (blanched in boiling water for 2-3 mins), juice and zest of 1 lime. Cook uncovered for 5 mins,…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Are you frustrated with a friend or colleague? Beware the genie popping out of the bottle around Friday when a sudden argument reveals angry feelings. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May This isn’t the easiest time for relationships. You’ve changed and a key partnership isn’t working. It doesn’t mean it has to end, but how things can move forward needs thought. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Your talkative ruler is in a place astrologers see as making him ‘mute’. So if you’re feeling less outgoing than usual and feel like keeping yourself to yourself, go with it. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Relationships are in a state of flux. That said, this is a great week for getting partners on board with…

Peter Dinklage Game of Thrones actor Peter takes the lead in Sky Atlantic’s My Dinner with Hervé , the tragic story of 70s actor Hervé Villechaize aka Bond villain Nick Nack. Natascha McElhone Solaris actress Natascha stars in C4 drama The First , which follows a crew of astronauts on a mission to be the first humans on Mars. Co-stars Sean Penn. Tom Davis Murder in Successville star Tom leads the way in BBC1’s new comedy King Gary , in which childhood sweethearts Gary (Davis) and Terri (Laura Checkley) face the various challenges of living in suburbia.…